Island State Brewing

Island State Brewing is an independent brewery in the heart of Devonport, making it a useful stop for anyone keen to try beer produced in Tasmania’s North West. The venue combines a working brewery, taproom and taphouse, with 16 taps featuring its own beers alongside local wines and spirits. It is a relaxed place to settle in for a drink, with the brewing equipment forming part of the experience rather than sitting out of sight.

The beer range includes Ranga Red Ale, a gold-medal-winning red ale; Boomshaklaka IIPA, an Imperial India Pale Ale; Clu Tropicana Hazy IPA, recognised with a silver award; and Island State Lager, the brewery’s popular blue-can staple. The selection extends beyond these named brews, so there is scope to explore different styles across the taps. For visitors who prefer to stay outside, the undercover heated beer garden is set up for year-round use and offers a comfortable alternative to the taproom.

Food is available through pizza, meals sourced from local restaurants and visiting food trucks, although the exact options depend on what is happening at the venue. That makes Island State Brewing suited to a casual catch-up or an unhurried drink with friends, particularly when paired with the beer garden and rotating food arrangements. The taproom also works for solo visitors who want to focus on the beer and the atmosphere of an operating brewery.

For a closer look, brewery tours go behind the scenes to explain the brewing process, include beer sampled directly from the tank and finish with a flight of four award-winning brews. The venue also runs recurring activities, including a Thursday beer special, an early-evening dice promotion and The Pier Pub Run, which meets at the brewery for runs in Devonport and Ulverstone. At 17 Oldaker Street, Island State Brewing offers a straightforward Devonport base for tasting local beer, seeing how it is made and spending time in a welcoming brewery setting.